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Christmas spirit Scarf, This yarn and scarf makes me think of the holidays!

This scarf make me want to go out and sing carol with sipping warm apple cider! make it in other colors for other looks! It the white variation it looks sweet and delicate! What color will you make it in? This is a cute lacy scarf which is extremely quick and easy to make! I started with a foundation dc here are the instructions in case you need them  http://crochetchiq.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-crochet-foundation-double.html I will say it over and over, the new yarns by "loops and thread" ( only at Michaels) are AMAZING!!!! This is Impeccable Glitter and is a firmer ( but still soft, just wont get fuzzy like other sparkle yarns)  I used a H hook and 1 ball of this fest yarn!  Row 1 - Start with a foundation Dc row of 13 ( if you would like a wider scarf just keep the number odd and you can add as many as you like) Row 2-turn ch2, 1dc in the first dc, skip 1, 2dc in the next, skip 1, 2 dc in the next,skip 1, 2dc in the next, skip 1 ...

How to crochet foundation Double crochet ( fdc) or a chainless start Step by step pictures

You can use any yarn and hook, this is a great way to start any  project that calls for a chain row and a dc row. ( esp. if your chain row is generally tight or loose) Chain 4 ( 3 for your first dc and one for the chain) yo (yarn over) insert your hook in the forth chain from the hook and pull through ( you should have 3 loops on your hook) yo and pull through the first loop, ( you have made the chain) * 3 loops on the hook* yo, pull through 2 loops, ( you have done the first half of your dc) *2 loops on the hook* yo and pull through the last 2 loops you now have 2 dc's  Continue with this pattern, *yo insert your hook in the chain from the last dc, pull through 1 loop, then do your dc as normal until you have the length you want!! This is my first row